Core Argument - The article discusses the interconnected diplomatic issues of Ukraine, Venezuela, and Greenland, highlighting how the EU often sacrifices its own interests to align with U.S. actions in a U.S.-dominated world order [1][3]. Group 1: EU's Role and Challenges - The EU has been portrayed as awkwardly supporting U.S. interests while undermining its own, particularly in the context of U.S. sanctions and military actions [3][5]. - The EU's attempts to resist U.S. sanctions on the Nord Stream gas pipeline ultimately failed, leading to increased dependency on U.S. decisions [3][9]. - The EU's leadership has been criticized for failing to condemn U.S. actions that undermine international law, such as the treatment of Venezuelan President Maduro [5][7]. Group 2: U.S. Actions and EU Responses - The U.S. strategy towards Venezuela has left the EU in a passive position, where it publicly respects Venezuela's sovereignty while tacitly supporting U.S.-led actions [5][9]. - The EU's response to U.S. ambitions regarding Greenland has been characterized by vague statements rather than strong opposition, reflecting a pattern of avoidance in confronting U.S. aggression [11][14]. - U.S. officials have openly questioned Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, indicating a disregard for historical agreements and international norms [15]. Group 3: Implications for EU Sovereignty - The EU's continuous concessions to the U.S. have led to a loss of sovereignty, likened to a traditional housewife dependent on her partner's whims [9]. - The EU's hope for U.S. support in Ukraine is complicated by Russia's firm stance against NATO's involvement, raising concerns about potential repercussions for Europe [9][11]. - The article suggests that the EU's political elite have crafted a self-destructive strategy that may soon backfire, as they fail to assert their interests against U.S. pressures [14][15].